CSE aims to ensure that all children have access to high quality education by uniting communities of clergy, parents & students to raise their voices for change
Tennessee, USA
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After three years, Memphis education advocacy organization @ForSchoolEquity is shutting down at the end of this month, says @MendellGrinter chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2019/…
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Update: @chapelhill2003 of @MemphisEdFund is at this rally. @MendellGrinter of @ForSchoolEquity is in support of the rally but absent for personal reasons. About to get started
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.@SCSK12Unified board members will likely vote on @SCSSuptRay's first budget tonight. What questions do you have?
What to know for next week:
@SCSK12Unified school board will vote on the 2019-20 budget Tuesday evening and then present to the county commission, the local funder for schools, the next morning.
FULL 🙌 proposed budget: drive.google.com/file/d/1Jg_…
Highlights: chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2019/…
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The @SCSK12Unified school board postponed its vote on the proposed 2019-20 budget until May 28 because board members had more questions than they had time during tonight's meeting. Catch up on budget news >> ckbe.at/2EnLz3Y
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“It’s hard to say schools resegregated when they never stopped being segregated in any meaningful way,” says @UnevenKiel, a @uofmemphis professor who has researched local school segregation. #BrownvBoard #Brownat65 ckbe.at/2pPcCOm
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Tickets for #Amplifiedu2019 are on sale now. Don't miss the chance to attend a great event for students, parents, educators and advocates. Get your ticket here: eventbrite.com/e/amplified-u… – at Memphis, TN
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Save the Date: #Amplifiedu2019
— Our inaugural conference on education equity takes place July 24-25th on the campus of @RhodesCollege. Join students, parents and educators as we discuss ways to improve education. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/amplified-u… – at Memphis, TN
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There are only 15% teachers of color in the state of TN. With your donation this number will ⬆️ & help us recruit, retain, and support them in the profession. Consider donating $10 over the next 24hrs to help us reach our goal of $10k! #thebigpayback thebigpayback.org/TECA
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Thrilled to announce that I've joined the Board of Directors for the @cmafoundation. I'm honored to join an organization committed to improving & sustaining quality music education programs. Learn more about the foundations work here: cmafoundation.org – at Memphis, TN
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Thanks to the @cmafoundation for hosting a great discussion on equity and engagement at the #TMEA conference. Special shout out to these wonderful panelist: @DiareseGeorge @keilanigoggins @FwillisMusic – at Nashville, TN
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BREAKING: @GovBillLee calls for pause on computer-based #TNReady testing for one year beginning this fall ckbe.at/2G1uBcA #tnedu #tnleg
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In the 51 years since Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, his dream of an education system providing equal economic opportunity to black children remains unfulfilled, according to a book published last year. From our archives, in honor of #MLK51
chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2018/…
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#NEW: Charter school operators have applied to open 11 schools under @SCSK12Unified in the fall of 2020, but only four operators plan to open where the district says they’re needed. ckbe.at/2CZQVS2
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"CTE courses and career pathways should seamlessly link to higher education so students can earn a credential or degree with labor market value." @samanthagutter shares how Tennessee is creating a vision for our state's Perkins V plan: ow.ly/Uwnc30ohtWl
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In TN, amount of $ sent to school districts from the state is calculated via the BEP--which hasn't been significantly reformed in 25 yrs. We need a student-centered funding formula that provides school districts flexibility to meet students' unique needs. tennessean.com/story/news/ed…
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Calling all teachers!! I NEED your feedback! One of the questions on this year’s survey is about what YOU want to see in an education strategic plan. Help me and the TDOE identify the best ideas to support our students and teachers by completing your educator survey!
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March is #SCSArtsMatter Month, and @cmafoundation has generously awarded SCS $120K for new instruments for our students and more training for our educators! Thank you to @CountryMusic, @TNedu, and @SchwinnTeach for supporting the arts in our schools! commercialappeal.com/story/n… – at Tennessee, USA
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BREAKING: University of Tennessee to launch free college program that mirrors successful Promise and Reconnect programs tennessean.com/story/news/ed… via @memphisnews
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SCORE is dedicated to ensuring all TN students have the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. Sign up for our new Classroom To Career newsletter and stay informed about the work to reimagine college and career readiness in TN: ow.ly/VmcC30nZteJ
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Must-see @SXSWEDU today — ‘Millennials Matter: Ed Reformers Need to Hear Us’ @ 2 pm
@emmelinez, @MendellGrinter, @evyev19 & Lalla Morris of @FamsEmpowered will discuss bringing millennial voices into #edreform at #SXSWEDU
Details & more recs ⬇️
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